Our holistic approach to player development is supported by the core
competencies of our academy staff. By positioning the player at the center of
everything we do, we can ensure no growth opportunity is missed and that
every individual player progresses to their maximum possible level.
Game Values Statement:
Ball Oriented: The ball is the core of the game, and we believe that only expert manipulators of the ball can be successful over the long-term.
Creative: The future game is non-positional and requires quick, outside-of-the-box thinking.
Detailed: Attention to detail is essential to operate at the razor-thin margins of performance required to separate oneself in the extremely competitive world of professional sports.
Emotionally Smart: Management of emotions is what allows a person to perform their best while under pressure.
Intelligent: Learning and growing every day is a requirement of success
Proactive: Take control of situations by defining tempo and intensity
Risk Aware: Successful players understand when and where to take risks on a training, game, and developmental level. Successful coaches give players the support they need to embrace and understand risk.
These values guide everything we do and will allow us to create players capable of performing at the highest levels of the future game.
Culture Statement:
Courage & Confidence: Self-belief is cultivated through time-on-task. We understand that players must carry a strong belief in themselves, the players and coaches around them, and in the program they dedicate their time and energy to. Building the confidence of every person involved in the academy is a core tenant of our culture and will lead to the development of mentally strong and highly competitive soccer players. We will accomplish this through daily individualized developmental support: meaningful repetitions, constructive feedback loops, and a commitment to “catch them being good”
Effort: 100% effort is non-negotiable. Mental effort. Physical effort.
Excellence: We commit to being our absolute best in every moment. The way you do anything is the way you do everything, we take pride in doing the little things right.
Humility: We approach every moment with a growth mindset and believe everyone makes meaningful contributions to our goals.
Inclusion: We are a meritocracy and provide equitable opportunities to all.
Intelligence: A lot of players can kick hard and run fast; the ones who study the game, read sequences, and think fastest will have the most success.
Resilience: Failure is part of your daily life in sport. The only thing that matters when you fail is how you respond. The only thing that matters is what you do next.
Respect: Acknowledgment of the value every person brings to the table is a daily practice. We greet each other, shake hands, and say thank you.
